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M23 DMW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,074 mi
Last recorded161,074 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 DMW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 161,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 161,074 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 155,727 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 155,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 146,216 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 146,208 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 136,383 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 136,385 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 131,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 124,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 124,431 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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M23 DMW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M23 DMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M23 DMW registered?

M23 DMW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M23 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 DMW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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